Medical Assistant - Patient Care & Clinic Support

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under the direction of the Physician or Designee. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting the clinician with patient care.

Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments, performing clinical tasks, basic lab tests, medication administration (if trained), inventory management, computer data entry, and ensuring a clean, compliant

Qualifications

• Six months of experience or completion of Kaiser Permanente externship.
• High School Diploma/GED; completion of a Medical Assistant program per the California Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical information.
• Willingness to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use a personal computer.
• Medical Terminology Certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and measure vital signs; prepare treatment rooms and patient for examination.
• Assist clinician with patient care; inventory, order, and replenish medical supplies; perform routine laboratory tests.
• Schedule appointments; perform clinical tasks and forms; may administer medications and injections; sterilize instruments.
• Perform computer data entry and other clinical/technical duties; provide customer service and support in the department.

Skills

Customer Service

Data entry

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant program per CA Medical Board

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist in examination and treatment under the direction of the Physician or Designee. The role includes interviewing patients, taking vital signs, preparing treatment rooms, and assisting the clinician with patient care.

Responsibilities also include scheduling appointments, performing clinical tasks, basic lab tests, medication administration (if trained), inventory management, computer data entry, and ensuring a clean, compliant